Date of posting here December 07, 2009 Type of position University, tenure-track Employer University of Florida Location West Florida Research and Education Center, Jay, FL Description of Location This position is part of the West Florida Research and Education Center located near Milton and Jay, Florida. In Milton, the center has an off-campus undergraduate academic program that is a collaborative effort between the University of Florida, Pensacola Junior College (PJC) and the University of West Florida. This unique academic program, located at the PJC in Milton (approximately 20 miles northeast of Pensacola, FL), allows students to pursue a B.S. degree in Natural Resource Conservation, Environmental Horticulture, and Golf and Sports Turf Management. In addition to excellent facilities at the Milton campus, a 650 acre research facility is located about 12 miles north of Milton near Jay, FL. Research is conducted in forestry, wildlife ecology, golf and sports turf management, landscape and nursery management, floriculture, and weed science. WFREC faculty and staff are dedicated to interdisciplinary research, teaching, and extension programs that meet the needs of local clientele in addition to statewide, nation-wide as well as global impacts. The location of WFREC allows families to enjoy the advantages of rural living while being within 15 minutes of Pensacola, one of Florida's major cities. Salary Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant. Closing date of competition To ensure full consideration please apply online and submit additional materials by February 1, 2010. Position will open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Date position available March 1, 2010 Description of duties This is a 12-month tenure-accruing Assistant Professor position that will be 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 40% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available at the West Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Increasing urban sprawl, land prices, and economic pressures on Florida agriculture are requiring new approaches to maintain economically viable agricultural production systems. This new position will utilize a systems approach to enhance the sustainability and profitability of traditional agriculture (row crops) and emerging cropping systems such as biomass/bioenergy crops and specialty crops. Research and extension duties will focus on innovative approaches in areas such as specialty crops for value added markets, evaluation of biomass crops, precision agriculture, conservation tillage, agri-ceuticals, efficient nutrient management in crop based systems, water quality and environmental issues, Best Management Practices, and carbon sequestration models. This position will utilize state-of-the-art techniques to generate information that will fill the gap in knowledge in cropping systems and disseminate this information through extension to end-users. This position will develop a strong, multi-state regional partnership with Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. Qualifications sought An earned doctorate in agronomy or a closely related discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability. Candidates must be able to work on interdisciplinary team projects and to work with diverse audiences. For a complete position description go online to https://jobs.ufl.edu and search for requisition # 0803542 Contact for additional information Dr. Barry Brecke Chair, Search and Screen Committee University of Florida WFREC 5988 Hwy 90 Bldg 4900 Milton, FL 32583 Telephone: 850-983-5216, ext 102 Facsimile: 850-983-5774 Electronic Mail: bjbe@ufl.edu Application procedure   Submit what Individuals wishing to to apply for the postion should go online to https://jobs.ufl.edu, search for requisition # 0803542 and submit:General application; Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above; Resume Official transcripts showing receipt of the doctoral degree and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Chair, Search and Screen Committee Submit to Dr. Barry Brecke Chair, Search and Screen Committee University of Florida WFREC 5988 Hwy 90 Bldg 4900 Milton, FL 32583 Telephone: 850-983-5216, ext 102 Facsimile: 850-983-5774 Electronic Mail: bjbe@ufl.edu Additional Information The University of Florida is an equal opportunity and equal access employer. The "government in the sunshine" laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, except transcripts, be available for public inspection. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.